Tauranga is the most Dangerous place in the world to live, if the number of emergency sirens could be used as an accurate indicator of real, and emerging emergencies. Just this morning there have been at least 15, and it is not yet noon.

This fine city of ours must, either be full to overflowing with grief stricken families, relations and friends, or the drivers of these vehicles must be candidates for all sorts of awards for valour, public service awards and knighthoods. Hah, maybe they be hoods of a different kind, filling the city with noise pollution - to which there be a sound solution. Leave the siren off, unless it is needed for a genuine emergency.

Ed Santi, Gate Pa.